While we cannot say for certain what the future will bring, to give yourself the best chance of a long and lucrative career, you need to choose a sector and a job which is likely to be needed in the future. Technology and society are developing every day, and while this might mean that there are fewer jobs in some sectors, it is creating plenty of opportunities in others. If you are considering your study options but are unsure about the best industries to pursue a career in, this article will give you some important guidance. Using information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, here are the careers most likely to be in demand in the next decade: Continue reading

Generational poverty is a term used for families that have experienced at least two generations of poverty. Such a situation can affect every aspect of their lives, whether physical, social, emotional, or mental. Children born in poverty are the ones most affected by this scenario. They think it is their fault and feel shame believing people will judge them. Other causes of generational poverty include lack of education in which students are three times more likely to drop out of early education. Teen pregnancy is also common among such families due to which they let go of early education. In the end, they give up hope watching their parents struggle and thinking they will end up the same. They cannot imagine their life any more different, and so they let go of their struggles. Working with students going through generational poverty experience uncovers many things. You may see students who use electrical tapes to hold their shoes together. Some students have full attendance because the only meal they have in a day is from the school cafeteria. Social workers also… Continue reading